NETGEAR DG814 DSL Local Network Hardware Requirements, Gateway’s Front Panel, PC Requirements

Reference Manual for the Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway

Local Network Hardware Requirements

The Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs) that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.

PC Requirements

To install and run the Model DG814 gateway over your network of PCs, each PC must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the PC will connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such as the cable provided with your gateway.

Access Requirement

The Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway contains a built-in ADSL modem, which connects directly to an ADSL service provider.

The Gateway’s Front Panel

The front panel of the Model DG814 gateway (Figure 2-1) contains status LEDs.

Figure 2-1. DG814 Front Panel

2-2 Setting Up the Hardware